Tuesday Shuffle

“Exo-Politics”  Muse

Black Holes & Revelations

“Do Me A Favour” Artic Monkeys

Favourite Worst Nightmare

“Praise Our Maker” Robbie Seay Band

10,000 Charms

“Why You’d Want to Live Here”  Death Cab For Cutie

The Photo Album

“Wanted Man”  Johnny Cash

The Essential Johnny Cash 1955-1983

“Joy Ride”   The Killers

Day and Age

“Catfish Blues (live)   Jimi Hendrix

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Let Down”  Radiohead

OK Computer

“Effigy”  Andrew Bird

Noble Beast

“7th and 17th” Pela

Anytown Graffiti

Equipping Myself

We read in Ephesians 6:11 that we should “put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Two things jump out at me. The first is that we may think we can stand on our own against the devil, but the reality is that we are nothing without God. The second thing is that the verse says to put on the “whole” armor of God. It is also stated in verse 13 of the same chapter. We need to equip ourselves with the things of God to stand firm.

The one piece of armor I have been trying to focus on is “The Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” I think I have been spending good time in the Word, but not enough time memorizing scripture. We need to have the words from God on our hearts and in our minds. I am starting off by memorizing:

Psalm 117. “Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever, Praise the LORD!”

The Tuesday Shuffle

The first 10 songs on shuffle for the day.

“You Can’t Win” by Michael Jackson

“Earth Blues” by Jimi Hendrix

“Ten Years Gone”  by The Black Crowes

“Takk…” by  Sigur Ros

“Wishful Thinking” by  Wilco

“About A Girl” by Nirvana

“Margaret in Captivity” by  The Decemberists

“Little Wing (Live)” by Jimi Hendrix

“Rollover D.J.” by JET

“Break Myself” by Something Corporate

Shelly Moore Band

This Sunday, July 5th 2009 Shelly Moore Band will be playing at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. I am lucky enough to have been asked to help out for the show. Their most recent album is “A Hymn Project” that you can purchase on iTunes. This is a talent group of individuals who love to express their love for Jesus through song. The band usually consists of Shelly Moore , Mike Passaro , James Childs and Patrick Downing

Come check us out Sunday night.

Ode to Billy Mays

Another celebrity has passed away and this time it was Billy Mays the infomercial king. Not only will he be missed, but inventors will now how a harder time getting their products out in the open. Here is a small collection of Billy Mays infomercials.

The King of Pop

Even though the last 10 years for the “King of Pop” had been a roller coaster ride, he was still a very influential and iconic individual. Starting in 1972 with the album “Got To Be There” and ending with “Invincible”, Michael Jaskson created hundreds of songs and won 197 Major Awards through his carreer. Below I have compiled several music videos to reflect the worldly success of Michael Jackson.

Also check out a blog post from James Childs about Michael Jackson.

“Thriller”

“Beat It”

“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”

“Smooth Criminal”

“Billie Jean”

“Remember the Time”

“Bad”

Albums from Youth Group

Albums that I remember listening to all through my years in Youth Group.

Bleach “Static”

Blindside “Silence”

Jars of Clay “Much Afraid”

P.O.D. “The Fundamental Elements of Southtown”

Project 86 “Drawing Black Lines”

First 20 Shuffle Songs

I hit “Shuffle Songs” on my iPod and these are the first 20 songs that were played.

1. “Bus Driver” by Muddy Waters from Hard Again
2. “The Humpty Dumpty Love Song” by Travis from The Invisible Band
3. “Grandfather Clock” by The Myriad from With Arrows, With Poise
4. “We Are To Follow” by Blindside from The Great Despression
5. “Awakening” by Switchfoot from Oh! Gravity
6. “Brass Monkey” by The Beastie Boys from Licensed To Ill
7. “As You Sleep” by Something Corporate from North
8. “Drive in Drive Out” by Dave Matthews Band from Crash
9. “Love Song For No One” by John Mayer from Room For Squares
10. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix from Live At Berkeley
11. “End of the Line” by Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders from Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders
12. “Fixxxer” by Metallica from Reload
13. “Rangers” by A Fine Frenzy from One Cell In The Sea
14. “Jacob’s Ladder” by Huey Lewis and The News from Greatest Hits: Huey Lewis and The News
15. “Travelling Riverside Blues” by Led Zeppelin from Coda (Extended Version)
16. “The Small Print” by Muse from Absolution
17. “Room Full of Mirrors” by Jimi Hendrix from The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Complete Box Set)
18. “Milk It [#][Demo Version] by Nirvana from With the Lights Out [Box Set]
19. “Neon Tiger” by The Killers from Day and Age
20. “Everlong” by Foo Fighters from The Colour and The Shape

Top 10 Things I Love About The Spring!

10.  Azealas- Living in Wilmington, NC for several years made me love when Spring Time would come around. The azealas would bloom created an aray of colors and would seem to brighten the whole city for this time of the year.

9. NHL Playoffs- Some of you may know this, and some now, but I love hockey and mainly The Carolina Hurricanes. Now the reason this is so high in my list is because your team will not always make into the playoffs. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2006 and have not been back to the playoffs since. I have a feeling they will get in this year.

8. My Birthday- Without fail, every year my birthday always occurs during The Spring. Who doesn’t love their birthday? A time to celebrate the “X” number of years you’ve survived this earth. You get to eat cake and ice cream and I get to open presents. It’s Awesome!

7. Everything Turns Green- The grass is no longer brown, the trees are no longer bare. It actually looks like life has been restored.

6. Cool Nights- It’s great to feel the cool air come in your windows at night time during The Spring. A refeshing cool breathe that helps calm you from the hectic day you had. Being able to have the windows open at night sure beats have the AC Unit running.

5. Warm Days- There is nothing like riding down the road with the tunes blasting and the windows down in The Spring Time. You can now start to schedule times to go play outside in the beautiful weather. Time for Ultimate Frisbee, Golf, Picnics, and running around with the sun on your face.

4. Yard Sales- It’s time for Spring Cleaning and getting rid of all the junk you don’t need anymore. And its time for others to search for those little treasures that some consider to be junk. There are bargins to be made and very early Saturday Mornings to be had.

3. City and Town Festivals- Many cities and towns will run their annual events to promote their town and local businesses. For example in the month of May, Apex NC has their annual Peak Festival. Cary NC has their annual Spring Daze and Wilmington NC has The Azaela Festival. These are great ways to get outside, enjoy local vendors and also local entertainment. Check you city for event days and times.

2. Flip-Flops- It is finally the time where you can wear flip-flops and not look like a moron because its 25 degrees outside. These have to be my favorite article of clothing. They are easy to put on, easy to take off and they help keep you cool while you’re out and about.

1. My Anniversary- And my most favorite thing about Spring is my anniversary. This May 5th, my wife and I will have been married for two years and we have loved every second of it. I love celebrating this event and this year I am taking my wife to Rey’s Restaruant in Cary NC. A very nice elegant meal for the love of my life. Ok I know this last one was probably very “gag me” esque, but what can I say, I love my wife and I can’t wait to celebrate this day for every year to come.

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